Mark of the Beast or the Seal of God?
SYNOPSIS: In Revelation, “all” means “all.” All rulers, nations, and inhabitants of the earth that refuse to follow the Lamb render homage to the Beast.
Discussions on the “mark of the Beast” focus on the significance of its number, ‘666.’ This is understandable. Christians wish to understand what this mark is to avoid taking it. Just as important as decoding the number is the understanding of the implications of taking it, and how the book of Revelation contrasts it with the “seal of God” (Revelation 7:1-3, 13:16-18).
Discussions on the “mark of the Beast” focus on the significance of its number, ‘666.’ This is understandable. Christians wish to understand what this mark is to avoid taking it. Just as important as decoding the number is the understanding of the implications of taking it, and how the book of Revelation contrasts it with the “seal of God” (Revelation 7:1-3, 13:16-18).
